Be Your Own Boss

Is Mother Tongue Influence (MTI) holding back your confidence? Or are you wondering how to successfully restart your career after a long maternity break? In this insightful continuation of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, host Sachin dives deeper with Anusha, the accidental entrepreneur and expert language coach. Anusha reveals the secrets behind her 100% success rate in making students speak fluentl...

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own hometown just because of a language barrier? In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, host Sachin sits down with Anusha, an accidental entrepreneur who turned her lifelong struggle with language into a thriving coaching business. Growing up in a Tamil-speaking household before moving to Maharashtra, Anusha knows firsthand the isolation of not...

Does your forehead hold the secrets to your career success, personality, and hidden challenges? In this insightful continuation of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, professional face reader Mr. Akshay Joshi breaks down the detailed science of forehead analysis (माथा और भाग्य) in Samudrik Shastra. Learn how narrow foreheads, curved hair lines, wide foreheads, and sloped foreheads reveal everything from...

Can a person's face reveal their past, future, personality, career, and life struggles? In this insightful episode of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, we host professional face reader Mr. Akshay Joshi. We dive deep into the ancient Indian science of Samudrik Shastra (Mukh Lakshan Shastra) to decode how facial features, bone structure, eyes, forehead lines, and nose shapes reflect your SWOT profile—st...

If you lost something precious in the garbage, how long would you search for it? In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, we sit down with Vinnie, a passionate piano instructor and the founder of Rhythm Music Academy. Vinnie’s story is anything but ordinary. From spending five days searching through the trash to find his first recorded music cassette, to becoming a 7-time powerlifting cham...

In Part 2 of this inspiring interview, Swati Khade shares her remarkable journey of transitioning from a 10+ year career in IT to starting and scaling her own baking business, Choco Castle. She dives deep into the realities of balancing family and ambition—from going back to college in Germany at age 35 to managing tight bakery shifts, navigating career gaps during the pandemic, and making the tou...

Welcome to Part 2 of an incredibly candid and inspiring conversation with trainer, author, and mentor Prantik Panigrahi on the BYOB (Be Your Own Boss) Podcast with Sachin Acharya. In this episode, Prantik deep-dives into: Why physical books engage all five senses in a way audiobooks and summaries cannot. His personal collection of over 4,800 books and his daily reading rituals. Why traditional tim...

Welcome to Part 1 of an inspiring conversation on the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast with host Sachin Acharya and special guest Prantik Panigrahi — life coach, trainer, and author of Elements Within and Tattva Katha. ​In this episode, Prantik shares his incredible journey: growing up in an academically intense family, dealing with health and confidence struggles during childhood, discovering his...

Welcome to the second and concluding part of our exclusive interview with Nidhi Arora, the visionary founder behind Benaras, Vietnam's largest and most successful Indian restaurant chain. In this episode, Nidhi dives deeper into the operational strategies, cultural adjustments, and leadership mindsets required to scale a restaurant brand internationally. From navigating a foreign market's regulato...

In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, K Rakesh sits down with Nidhi Arora, the visionary entrepreneur behind BENARES, the largest and most successful Indian restaurant chain in Vietnam. Having lived in Vietnam for over two decades, Nidhi shares her fascinating journey from HR consulting into the world of culinary entrepreneurship. Discover how she identified a unique gap in the market to introduc...

In this concluding episode of our interview, I continue my conversation with the powerhouse duo behind Perfect Eyebrows, Deepak and Kavita. After discussing their beginnings in Part 1, we now pivot to the "how-to" of their massive growth. Deepak and Kavita share the behind-the-scenes reality of scaling a specialized service business into a dominant market player. This episode is a masterclass in o...

Building a brand in the competitive beauty and grooming industry requires more than just skill—it takes a relentless vision and the right partnership. In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, I sit down with Deepak and Kavita, the power couple and founders behind the successful brand Perfect Eyebrows. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey. They share the challenge...

In this concluding episode of our interview, I continue my conversation with Melina Dorsey, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner based in Virginia, US. While Part 1 touched on the foundations of well-being, Part 2 dives deeper into the practical application of holistic practices for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. Melina shares her expert insights on how maintaining a balance between p...

In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, I am joined by Melina Dorsey, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner based in Virginia, US. Melina brings a wealth of knowledge on how to achieve balance in a fast-paced world by integrating the mind, body, and spirit. As entrepreneurs and professionals, we often neglect our well-being in the pursuit of success. Melina shares her journey...

Resilience in the Face of Adversity: An Interview with Dhiren Bhatia & His Mother In this poignant episode of the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, I sit down with Dhiren Bhatia, a remarkable young boy on the autism spectrum, and his mother, a single parent currently facing the challenges of unemployment. Their story is one of incredible strength, unwavering love, and the daily reality of navigatin...

This is Part 2 of my interview with Tara Lalwani, the host of the popular podcast Tara Talks Business. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, here's the link: https://yt.openinapp.co/3w06n Tara is also a business coach. She helps SMEs and startup scale their business to profitable levels. Connect with Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-lalwani-3b550936/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tara...

This is Part 1 of my interview with Tara Lalwani, the host of the popular podcast Tara Talks Business. Tara is also a business coach. She helps SMEs and startup scale their business to profitable levels. Connect with Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-lalwani-3b550936/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tara.talks.business Subscribe to the Be Your Own Boss Podcast for more interviews w...

In the concluding part of our interview on the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, we continue our discussion with Dr. Dhiraj Jain, a Dubai-based entrepreneur and philanthropist. While Part 1 covered his heroic efforts during the war crisis, Part 2 dives into the personal philosophy and professional journey that built the man he is today. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet here's the link: https://yt.ope...

In this powerful first part of our interview on the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dhiraj Jain, a Dubai-based businessman and philanthropist whose actions during a major war crisis defined the true meaning of humanity. When thousands of passengers found themselves stranded and helpless during the conflict, Dr. Dhiraj didn't just stand by. He opened the doors of his own farmho...

In this final installment of our two-part interview on the Be Your Own Boss Podcast, we continue our deep dive with Samir Geepee, creator of the Clarity Game. Building on our discussion from Part 1, Samir shares the practical applications of his "Clarity First" philosophy. We explore how leaders can move beyond traditional goal-setting to create environments where teams thrive through authentic co...

In this first part of an insightful interview on the Be Your Own Boss Podcast, we sit down with Samir Geepee, a visionary thought leader and the creator of the Clarity Game. If you’ve ever felt stuck or uncertain about your next move, Samir’s perspective on clarity will shift your mindset. He believes that clarity isn’t something that can be handed to you by a mentor, a parent, or a friend—it is s...

This is Part 2 for the interview with Neha and Shonit, the founders of Wise Child Homestay. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, here's the link: https://yt.openinapp.co/hpafz The Story Behind "Wise Child": Bridging the Gap Between Maturity and Play "A wise child is a human who is wise enough to be connected with their inner child." In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss Podcast, I sit down with Neha...

The Story Behind "Wise Child": Bridging the Gap Between Maturity and Play "A wise child is a human who is wise enough to be connected with their inner child." In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss Podcast, I sit down with Neha and Shonit to discuss the beautiful reality of their dream: Wise Child Homestay. What started as a shared imagination while living in the hustle of Delhi and Mumbai became...

Do pal ke jeevan se, ek umr churani hai... Have you ever felt a "noise from within" so loud that you couldn't ignore it anymore? In this soulful episode of the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, we sit down with Priyanka Manchanda, who shares her incredible journey of discovering a hidden talent she never knew she had: Poetry. Priyanka’s story isn't just about rhymes and verses; it’s about the coura...

This is Part 2. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet here's the link: https://youtu.be/AxAnTS-CiMY Farmer suicides in India represent a critical issue, with NCRB data showing 11,290 suicides in the farming sector in 2022. Ashok Deshmane Sir decided to be the change he wanted to see in the society. He quit his high paying IT job and started Snehwan to educate the children of the victim families. In this...